CDL A HazMat Driver / Operator - Local 825
About The Position
The Driver/Operator’s primary purpose is to ensure that driving and equipment operation are conducted safely and in compliance with applicable requirements. The role also leads crews in completing customer projects and works with Field Technicians on cleanups, spills, COVID and hazardous-material decontamination work, and other duties assigned by management within the scope of work. The position operates heavy vehicles and specialized equipment, including roll-off trucks, tractor-trailers, liquid vacuums, turbo vacuums, sewer cleaners, and box trucks. It requires working a rotating schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as participating in an on-call emergency-response rotation. Out-of-town travel may be required, depending on the service center and ongoing projects. New hires must attend one week of paid, out-of-state training, with expenses covered by the company.
Requirements
- CDL A with a tanker endorsement.
- Accountability and punctuality.
- Ability to work rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule for emergency response.
- Ability to work under adverse conditions, including heat and cold.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment when necessary and routinely lift more than 50 pounds.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Pass pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol testing, and background screening.
- Meet the company’s auto insurance qualifications.
Nice To Haves
- CDL A with hazardous-material and tanker endorsements.
- OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training.
- Ability to obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) clearance; where required, obtain it within the first 45 days of employment.
Responsibilities
- Operate various equipment with a gross vehicle weight over 26,000 pounds, including roll-off trucks, tractor-trailers, liquid vacuums, turbo vacuums, sewer cleaners, and box trucks.
- Prioritize health and safety by complying with safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting safely at all times.
- Lead crews to ensure customer projects are completed.
- Work with Field Technicians on cleanups, spills, COVID and hazardous-material decontamination work, and other assigned work within the scope of the position.
- Maintain electronic vehicle logs (ELDs).
- Perform DOT pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
- Work a rotating on-call schedule for emergency response.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discount programs.
- 401(k) plan with a company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Paid time off (PTO).
- One week of paid out-of-state training, with expenses covered by the company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
